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  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Tariffs, tech earnings, and inflation concerns test markets

    By Kristina Hooper

    Markets absorbed tariff news, tech company earnings, news from the new US Treasury Secretary, disappointing US inflation-related reports, and more.

    February 11, 2025
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Tariffs rattle stock markets, but what’s the long-term impact?

    By Kristina Hooper

    Recent history has shown that protectionist measures such as tariffs can hinder economic growth in the near term but don't necessarily create a long-term hurdle for markets.

    February 4, 2025
  • Tax & Estate planning
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    Tax & Estate planning

    The uncertain destiny of capital gains tax changes (updated)

    By Invesco Tax & Estate team

    The uncertain destiny of capital gains tax

    January 30, 2025
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Government debt and inflation talk highlight a busy market week

    By Kristina Hooper

    The market greeted a week of economic meetings, executive orders, and important announcements with rising stocks and falling volatility.

    January 28, 2025
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Inflation, tariffs, and other investor questions answered

    By Kristina Hooper

    Will US inflation rise? Are tariffs a concern? With the new year and a new Trump administration, investors have questions about the economy and markets.

    January 22, 2025
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Did markets overreact to the December US jobs report?

    By Kristina Hooper

    The December US jobs report showed strong growth, prompting market concerns about the economy running too hot and opening the door to more inflation.

    January 14, 2025
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    A new year begins, and geopolitical instability continues

    By Kristina Hooper

    Markets around the world rose last year despite geopolitical uncertainty, a trend that I believe seems poised to continue.

    January 7, 2025
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Fiscal conservatism and other global economic themes for 2025

    By Kristina Hooper

    A growing trend toward fiscal conservatism, the continued importance of monetary policy, increasing geopolitical risks, and technological innovation could drive global markets in the new year.

    December 17, 2024
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    The four Trump policies most likely to impact economic growth

    By Kristina Hooper, Andy Blocker

    Deregulation and tax cuts could potentially provide a boost to US economic and market growth, while tariffs and immigration restrictions could pose challenges.

    December 10, 2024
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    US, European stocks rise despite looming risks

    By Kristina Hooper

    The potential for significant deregulation and tax cuts has excited many investors, leading US stocks to “climb the wall of worry” despite immigration and tariff risks.

    December 3, 2024